I'm still a Sparano fan personally but it definitely doesn't sound good. It definitely looks like we're moving closer and closer to a Carl Peterson era in Miami and I'm not entirely sure who he'd target as a head coach. I don't know about anyone else, but I'm not too thrilled about Peterson. He was downright awful in his final decade in Kansas City in terms of identifying young talent. He does well in free agency but he doesn't seem to handle aging players well and gets poor value for players when he does move them. I will say this, I'm going to have a lot less optimism about the next regime when they start out than I did when the current regime came in.

Its crazy how everyone is assuming Peterson will join the franchise. And its all because him and Ross are friends/ business partners. I dont think there is any question that Ross does go to Peterson for some input but I think thats as far as it will go. Dont think Peterson is even interested in coming back. You also gotta add that he is a very old, old man who might not have the energy for this type of commitment.

Tony Sparano has been one of my favorite coaches and underrated in my eyes. He needs a decent QB and an offensive coordinator. He's a defensive guy correct? Because if he is the brains behind the offense then my respect for him gets dropped down a notch.

Tony Sparano has been one of my favorite coaches and underrated in my eyes. He needs a decent QB and an offensive coordinator. He's a defensive guy correct? Because if he is the brains behind the offense then my respect for him gets dropped down a notch.

Nope, he's an offensive guy. His specialty is suppose to be the OL but our OL has been constantly overturning and have not been getting positive results since the 08 season.

Yes, Sparano is an offensive guy. I have nothing against what he's done on the o-line, it was the strength of the team the last two years and has decimated by injury this year so I blame some of its downfall on that.

As for Carl Peterson, I think you are mistaken if you think he's not interested or too old. He didn't retire from KC, he was pushed out. He's already been brought into the organization in an advisory role and I have little doubt that he wouldn't take the position if offered. The one good thing about King Carl is that he's always been good at identifying and hiring good coaches. This could be key because if he does come back, you are right in thinking that it won't be for too long because of his age (probably about 5 years...) so it'd be nice if King Carl identified a nice young coach that would position us well for the long haul.

I'd still like to give Sparano one more year though. Go out and get a PROVEN offensive coordinator that isn't over the hill (or was out of football for two years when you brought him in >.<) and go from there. There's gotta be a better offensive scheme that fits our strengths better than the one we've been running...

Yes, Sparano is an offensive guy. I have nothing against what he's done on the o-line, it was the strength of the team the last two years and has decimated by injury this year so I blame some of its downfall on that.

As for Carl Peterson, I think you are mistaken if you think he's not interested or too old. He didn't retire from KC, he was pushed out. He's already been brought into the organization in an advisory role and I have little doubt that he wouldn't take the position if offered. The one good thing about King Carl is that he's always been good at identifying and hiring good coaches. This could be key because if he does come back, you are right in thinking that it won't be for too long because of his age (probably about 5 years...) so it'd be nice if King Carl identified a nice young coach that would position us well for the long haul.

I'd still like to give Sparano one more year though. Go out and get a PROVEN offensive coordinator that isn't over the hill (or was out of football for two years when you brought him in >.<) and go from there. There's gotta be a better offensive scheme that fits our strengths better than the one we've been running...

Agreed. Give Sparano another year with someone like McDaniels or maybe even Jason Garrett running the offense. And draft a new QB like Locker or Gabbert. Either would be a tremendous fit for our offense and allow us to open up things on offense. Then draft another RB to go along with either Ronnie or Ricky, whichever is brought back. And another deep ball threat at WR to go opposite Marshall. Then get some guys to protect a little better. All these things should go a long way towards helping out the team and Sparano realize the potential this team has.

Me. I know the players are bashing him but I still wouldn't mind bringing him back. Take away his play-calling influence on offense, go out and get a real OC and see what we can do. I really don't like the way Ross is handling it and I actually feel bad for Sparano.

Me. I know the players are bashing him but I still wouldn't mind bringing him back. Take away his play-calling influence on offense, go out and get a real OC and see what we can do. I really don't like the way Ross is handling it and I actually feel bad for Sparano.

Sparano shouldnt have put himself in this position in the first place. This is business. Gotta man up in the NFL.